When Mixing Medications from Two Vials, the Allied Health Professional

question 5

Multiple Choice

When mixing medications from two vials, the allied health professional should do all of the following EXCEPT

• A) aspirate the medications correctly from each vial
• B) be sure the medications are compatible
• C) inject air into vial B and then into vial A if vial B is to have withdrawal first
• D) hold the plunger when withdrawing the medication from the second vial when two vials are being used
• E) all are correct

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